# Launchpad vs Quantiloop

The clearest difference is rating: Launchpad at 4.8 against Quantiloop's 3.1. Launchpad also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Quantiloop's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Launchpad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Quantiloop sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Launchpad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Launchpad has 35K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Launchpad's written reviews are positive against 56% of Quantiloop's.

Launchpad ships an update fortnightly, Quantiloop every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Launchpad | Quantiloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpad-music-and-beat-maker/id584362474/reviews)** | [3.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantiloop-live-looper/id1268082518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **84.9% of reviews** | 56.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focusrite Audio Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/321949338) | [Stephan Marx](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156213358) |

## What reviewers say

### Launchpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launchpad-music-and-beat-maker/id584362474)

Create and remix electronic music with a user-friendly grid interface. Access a vast library of sounds, apply DJ-style effects, and record your performances. Hundreds of new soundpacks are released weekly to inspire your next track.

**Highlights:** Multi-color grid for sound triggering, DJ-style performance effects, Weekly updated soundpacks, Real-time tempo control, Audio import and export, MIDI sync output, Launchpad hardware integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Launchpad Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Found Sound Journey: Hip Hop | Free | one-time |
| EDM Haze | Free | one-time |
| Dub Trap | Free | one-time |
| Found Sound Journey: Techno | Free | one-time |
| FoundSoundJourney:ItalianChill | Free | one-time |
| Glitchstep | $1.99 | one-time |
| Viral Hip Hop | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hypnotic Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Import | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 🚀 Lots of beats you can use
- 🚀 Good for mental capacity
- 🚀 So good at making beats
- 🚀 Really good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Makes it look free but not
- 🐛 Not much you can do without paying
- 🐛 Crashes while working
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Needs bluetooth MIDI desperately

**Reported bugs**

- Audio import not working
- Inability to delete unnecessary recordings
- Inability to see name of soundpack a loop belongs to
- Pad selections disappearing when hitting stop
- Inability to import audio after updating

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit after a track is recorded, adjusting levels/adding effects
- Pause button
- Ability to duplicate a current song
- Sequencer to use drum hits
- Ability to change key of project


### Quantiloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quantiloop-live-looper/id1268082518)

This app offers a powerful 4-track live looping experience for musicians, replicating hardware loop pedals on iOS. It supports hands-free operation with MIDI controllers or automated recording, allowing for complex musical arrangements and creative effects.

**Highlights:** 4-track live looping, Hands-free MIDI control, Unlimited overdubs, Built-in rhythm guide, Assignable FX, Ableton Link synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (7 Day Trial) | Free | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great looper functionality
- 💡 Versatile and powerful
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative
- 🚀 Works well with other apps
- 🎼 Good for practice and recording

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Annoying voice message
- 👎 Unusable free version
- 🤔 Difficult to learn
- 🐛 Occasional glitches/stutters
- 📱 UI issues on smaller screens

**Reported bugs**

- Voice message interrupts loops
- App closes on launch (iPad mini 2)
- Random tempo fluctuations
- Buttons not appearing on iPhone mini 13
- Pro status lost after app offload

**Requested features**

- Add slicer effect
- Save old phrase + FX settings
- Add record button to audio file
- Support split screen on iPad Pro
- Provide instruction manual in Russian


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Launchpad free?

Launchpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quantiloop free?

Quantiloop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Launchpad or Quantiloop?

Launchpad is rated higher. Launchpad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Quantiloop averages 3.1 from 39 ratings.

### Do Launchpad or Quantiloop have ads?

Neither Launchpad nor Quantiloop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Launchpad or Quantiloop?

Launchpad ships an update fortnightly, and Quantiloop every 3 months. Most recently, Launchpad was updated on November 13, 2026 and Quantiloop on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*